Virgin Australia Drops Delta, Will Partner With United Instead

by Gary Leff on December 13, 2021

Dec 13 2021

Virgin Australia is strategically important because they’re one of two significant airlines in Australia. Qantas is closely tied through a joint venture with American Airlines. So most airlines outside of the oneworld alliance (and Emirates) go looking for domestic feed for their long haul Australia routes with their competitor, Virgin Australia.

Virgin Down Under has been linked with Delta Air Lines through a joint business venture, leaving United Airlines in the cold. Its Australia flights have largely had to survive on local market passengers, rather than connecting people from all over Australia. That’s changing.

Leaked Recording: American’s Top Executives Weigh In On The Operational Mess Of Their India Flights

by Gary Leff on December 13, 2021

Dec 13 2021

American Airlines launched its New York JFK – Delhi flight, marking its return to India, but it’s been plagued by massive problems. They haven’t been granted the right to fly over Russia, and so the flight takes two hours longer than flights on other airlines. That means more fuel and more crew and the plane has frequently had to take a diversion – further lengthening the trip and inconveniencing passengers.

Right now fares would have to be a lot lower for anyone to want to fly American over even Air India, let alone United from Newark. Addressing the issues has been a company-wide priority for the airline.

Here Are The Steps American Airlines Is Taking To Stop Unruly Passengers

by Gary Leff on December 13, 2021

Dec 13 2021

It seems as though airlines are getting better at this just as the craziest inflight incidents – though still appalling – are becoming a bit more rare, and the FAA is ramping up enforcement just as there’s a bit less to enforce.

Delta Spends $1.2 Billion To Lock In Influence At 3 Airlines

by Gary Leff on December 13, 2021

Dec 13 2021

After receiving around $10 billion in direct payments from taxpayers, the airline is spreading its cash around the world. Delta is investing $1.2 billion in three airlines where it’s held an equity stake:

Before the pandemic Delta saw the U.S. market as mature and limited, but it had opportunities for growth around the world. Instead of focusing on alliances, it took stakes in foreign carriers to give them tighter control and greater participation in upside.

One Airline’s Flight Attendants Push Wheelchairs, The Other’s Wear Santa Hats

by Gary Leff on December 13, 2021

Dec 13 2021

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